Penang, Malaysia, 8th October 2024 – The 7th edition of the Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) is set to kick off from 8th to 10th October 2024, aiming to reinforce Penang’s position as a leading business events and travel destination in the Asia Pacific region. Organized by Ace Conferences and supported by the Penang Convention…
Penang, Malaysia – September 21, 2024 – The excitement for the Aspen-Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon 2024 (PBIM) reached new heights today with the official launch of the event’s fashion show. Held in the lead-up to one of Southeast Asia’s most renowned marathon events, the fashion show showcased the much-anticipated running vests and finisher T-shirts…
Penang, Malaysia – In an ambitious move to further boost Penang’s tourism industry, the Penang State Executive Council for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) announced the launch of multilingual travel brochures covering 14 languages. These brochures are part of a broader initiative to cater to Penang’s increasingly international visitor base, reflecting the island’s cultural diversity…
Penang, Aug. 14, 2024 – HK Express Airways officially announced the start of direct flights between Hong Kong and Penang, with services scheduled to begin on November 21, 2024. This announcement would greatly benefit Penang’s tourism and economic sectors. Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, made the news today. UO748—the…
Penang, 14th September 2024 — Penang is set to come alive with vibrant colours, energetic dance, and a celebration of cultural fusion as the Penang Yosakoi Parade 2024 takes centre stage at Karpal Singh Drive. The event, which promises to be the biggest Yosakoi celebration in Southeast Asia, was officially announced during a press conference…
Penang, Malaysia, 2 August 2024 – Food lovers and industry professionals have gathered at the SPICE Arena for the Foodicious Food & Beverage Expo 2024, from 2 to 4 August. This year’s expo promises an exciting array of culinary trends, innovative solutions, and networking opportunities, making it the largest F&B event in the northern region…
Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, has announced another good news. Following the inaugural flight of Juneyao Airlines from Shanghai to Penang on 31 May 2024, Shanghai Airlines has officially launched its first direct flight from Shanghai to Penang, touching down at Penang International Airport this morning at 7:11…
Penang, Malaysia – Penang International Airport today celebrated the arrival of Shenzhen Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Shenzhen to Penang. Penang State Executive Councilor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai said the new route marks a significant enhancement in Penang’s international connectivity, promising to boost tourism and economic ties between the two cities….
Penang ,Malaysia 17 July- A member of the Penang State Council for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai welcomed the statement issued via Facebook by the Malaysian Immigration Department, Penang which reported the visit by the Director General of Malaysian Immigration, Dato’ Ruslin bin Jusoh to the Airport Penang International Airport (LTAPP) on…
Penang, 13 July 2024* – The Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), YB Wong Hon Wai, delivered an inspiring speech at the MITM Travel Fair, outlining the remarkable progress and prospects of Penang’s tourism sector. As the largest international travel fair in Northern Malaysia, the event highlighted Penang’s emergence as a…